Donald Trump Jr. Fumes Over ‘Satanic’ Olympics Opening Ceremony: ‘Such A Shame’

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Donald Trump Jr. went on a rant over “woke ideology” as he described a “satanic” parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” that featured drag queens during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

The drag-inclusive portrayal of the iconic painting, which depicts Jesus Christ’s meal with his apostles before his crucifixion, led to backlash from some Christian bishops and conservative figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and Trump Jr.

The former president’s son, who claimed his mother, Ivana Trump, was an Olympian as part of the Czechoslovakian ski team at the 1972 Winter Olympics — a claim that has been disputed by the Czech Olympic Committee — said he used to be excited about the Games when he was a child.

“Now with the ever predictable (& seemingly satanic to me) drag queen opening ceremonies and never ending bs, no one I know even thinks about it beyond maybe watching some highlights,” he wrote on social media.

“It’s such a shame that event that used to create so much national pride now creates, at best, indifference,” he continued. “Using the games to push woke ideology has zero to do with anything the games stands for.”

Trump added that the moment was a “true disservice” to a group of “the most talented and dedicated people on earth.”

Thomas Jolly, the ceremony’s artistic director, told reporters on Saturday that he wasn’t aware of the criticism surrounding the production and that his aim was to “include everyone.”

“Our subject was not to be subversive. We never wanted to be subversive. We wanted to talk about diversity. Diversity means being together,” said Jolly, according to NBC News.

“In France, we are republic, we have the right to love whom we want, we have the right not to be worshippers, we have a lot of rights in France, and this is what I wanted to convey,” he added.

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— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

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The world is a stage, and Paris is a catwalk. 💅

The #OpeningCeremony is France’s largest nightclub. Celebrities are showcasing young French designer talent, while DJ Barbara Butch provides the tunes. The perfect moment for the last delegations to arrive. ✨ #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/zOzELw8n8a

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

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